Education (teaching): every university, ranked by pay
Education, Other at Jackson State University
Bachelor's degree · Jackson, Mississippi · 110 graduates in two years
What do Jackson State education, other graduates earn?
Median yearly pay of graduates who had federal aid, from the College Scorecard. Hidden where too few graduates to publish.
What does it take to get into Jackson State?
Admission is to the university, not the program, at most US schools.
How much does Jackson State cost?
Sticker price for a year, and what students actually paid after grants.
The cost by family income, debt and who finishes are on Jackson State's page.
What careers does Education, Other lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- TeacherRun a classroom of your own. A state license, a school calendar, and the most openings of almost any job on this site.$64kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- School CounselorCourse choices, college applications, crises and everything in between, for hundreds of students at once.$64kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Preschool TeacherTeach three, four and five year olds how to be people. Meaningful work that the country underpays.$38kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- College InstructorTeach the trade you already know at a community or technical college. Your work history is the qualification.$64kTypical pay2 to 8 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Driving InstructorTeach teenagers to drive from the passenger seat. Cheap to start, and calm is the whole job.$47kTypical payup to 1 yearTo qualifyModerateDemand
- English as a Second Language TeacherYou teach English to people who already speak another language, in schools, adult centers or abroad. Work that can change someone's whole life.$62kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Education, Other at other universities
The same program elsewhere, Mississippi first, then the best paid.
| University | Pay, five years out | Debt | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMinnesota | $72,218 | $17,625 | 80% |
| University of Minnesota DuluthMinnesota | $53,119 | $25,250 | 89% |
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Pay is the median for graduates who received federal aid, measured one and five years after finishing; debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.
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Careerhelp is not affiliated with Jackson State University. Figures describe past students.